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Senior Evaluation Officer (P4)
Main Purpose
As a member of the Programme Evaluation Group, under the general direction of the Director of OIOS, the Senior Evaluation Officer conducts evaluations of IAEA programmes, policies, services or functions, and participates in the continuous development and improvement of professional evaluation methods and practices in OIOS.
Role
The Senior Evaluation Officer is 1) a project manager for evaluation projects, generally responsible for planning and conducting evaluation assignments of mid- and high- complexity; 2) a methodical analyst, conducting evaluations and preparing recommendations for streamlining the work of the respective programme or functional areas in order to enhance their relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability; and 3) a communicator, reporting on evaluation findings and formulating both oral and written conclusions and recommendations, as well as requesting and following up on actions in response to the recommendations.
Functions / Key Results Expected
- Conduct and manage independent evaluations in accordance with the professional standards required by the OIOS Evaluation Policy and by the UNEG Norms and Standards as applicable to the Agency. Evaluations may relate to programmes, policies, services and/or functions of the Agency.
- Manage evaluation projects by effectively planning, implementing and finalizing evaluation assignments on time and within budget; and identifying and supervising evaluation consultants/experts as appropriate to support each evaluation. This may include coordination of and participation in field missions and/or evaluation team meetings.
- Promote useful and impactful evaluations by contributing to the development of an evaluation work programme based on an analysis of the IAEA's strategies, programmes and projects; report to management on findings, conclusions and recommendations, as well as requesting responses to recommendations and monitoring the related actions.
- Contribute to the development and review of evaluation-related guidance, systems, procedures and tools; and help ensure the overall quality of OIOS evaluations by promoting evaluation good practices and conducting peer reviews of colleagues’ evaluations.
- Promote the OIOS evaluation function within the IAEA when opportunities arise, such as through in-house training, networking, evaluation consultations, or communication events.
- Perform other duties as required.
Full details available on the IAEA website. Application deadline 14 April.
